Matthew 11:12

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Summary

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

From

Philippians 2:12

General references

Matthew 3:5

Bible References

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When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?"

When all the people and the tax collectors heard this, they declared God to be just, having been baptized with John's baptism.

"Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

The Law and the Prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

Do not work for the food which perishes, but for the food which remains to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has sealed him."

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

General references

Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him,